1. English Grade Level 11 Time Required: 43 Unit: Shakespeare Monologues January 7, 2015 Standards to be addressed: English Grade Level 11 Time Required: 43 Unit: Shakespeare Monologues January 7, 2015 Standards to be addressed: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 11-12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4.A Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4.B Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., conceive, conception, conceivable). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4.D Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5.A Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5.B Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4.A CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4.B CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4.D CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5.A CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.5.B Ms. Livingston

2. Learning Objective : SWBAT identify nuanced language and emotions from viewing performances of Shakespeare monologues. Do Now : Copy down the Learning Objective and the Vocabulary and then fill the EMOTIONS column of the sheet in front of you Vocabulary : Nuanced – subtle, slight variations in meaning. Homework : Fill in the rest of the chart. Learning Objective : SWBAT identify nuanced language and emotions from viewing performances of Shakespeare monologues. Do Now : Copy down the Learning Objective and the Vocabulary and then fill the EMOTIONS column of the sheet in front of you Vocabulary : Nuanced – subtle, slight variations in meaning. Homework : Fill in the rest of the chart. Ms. Livingston January 7, 2015 Ms. Livingston January 7, 2015

3. Share out Do Now Let’s make a list of emotions that go with these different scenarios. While I write, you write! Let’s make a list of emotions that go with these different scenarios. While I write, you write! Learning Objective : SWBAT identify nuanced language and emotions from viewing performances of Shakespeare monologues.

4. Activity: Shakespeare Monologue Videos Directions: 1.Watch videos 2.As you watch, fill out the chart below the Do Now. 3.After each video, have a 30-second discussion with your learning partner. Take 30 seconds to share your response, 30 seconds to listen to your neighbor’s response, and 30 seconds to jot down any additions to your notes. Directions: 1.Watch videos 2.As you watch, fill out the chart below the Do Now. 3.After each video, have a 30-second discussion with your learning partner. Take 30 seconds to share your response, 30 seconds to listen to your neighbor’s response, and 30 seconds to jot down any additions to your notes. Learning Objective : SWBAT identify nuanced language and emotions from viewing performances of Shakespeare monologues.

5. YOUR TASK Read through assignment as your classmate reads it aloud. Learning Objective : SWBAT identify nuanced language and emotions from viewing performances of Shakespeare monologues.

6. Reflections In your notes, choose 3 of the following question to answer: What is your initial reaction to this project? Write down your feelings and predictions about this project. What is nuanced language? What did you learn from the video? What do you still not understand? In your notes, choose 3 of the following question to answer: What is your initial reaction to this project? Write down your feelings and predictions about this project. What is nuanced language? What did you learn from the video? What do you still not understand? Learning Objective : SWBAT identify nuanced language and emotions from viewing performances of Shakespeare monologues.

7. Instructional Objective: SWBAT explore and develop critical thinking, close reading, and public speaking skills through watching and analyzing performance of Shakespeare while increasing their awareness and appreciation for nuanced vocabulary. Essential Questions: What does nuanced mean? Where do we see examples of nuanced language in the videos from today? Can you develop an example nuanced language? Predict how these scenarios will guide your understanding of the monologues. Adaptations: Multiple points of entry (visual, auditory); graphic organizer; activating prior knowledge. Materials: Handouts, PPT